Category: Human Rights

Every individual is entitled to basic human rights regardless of their background, country of residence, or religion. However, the rights of people around the globe are violated on different occasions.

This situation has created the need to have bodies that advocate and help in protecting individuals from systems or people who are bent towards denying them their civil, human, and migrant rights.

These organizations’ operations may be restricted within a region or a country. The scope of the effects is dependent on the amount of funding that an advocate group gets from its donors. Below are some of the key organizations in the United States that are dedicated to protecting migrant rights.

In the past, different people have advocated for xenophobia and Islamophobia. When President Trump assumed office, his first executive order was to ban individuals from several Middle East nations from entering the United States. This situation has forced various organizations such as American Civil Liberties Union to step in to help solve the immigration crisis that ensued.

The organization started a strong online campaign that helped them to raise over $24 million from well-wishers and organizations like the Lacey & Larkin Frontera Fund. This money was used to provide pro-bono services to the detained immigrants at the various United States’ airports. These efforts saw thousands of these individuals being released by the court. Read more: Jim Larkin | Crunchbase and Michael Larcey | Facebook

The organization has also successfully filed for a stay on the executive order. Besides provision of legal services, the money was used to provide food and other basic needs to the immigrants.

Second on the list of key migrant organizations in the United States is the Black Alliance for Just Immigration. The group, which mainly targets African American and black immigrant communities, is involved in educating and engaging the communities on immigration issues.

During the recent immigration crisis, it was deeply involved in catering for immigrants regardless of their skin colors. In addition, the Black Alliance for Just Immigration advocates for social, economic, and racial justice.

With most of the affected individuals being Muslims, the Council on American-Islamic Relation (CAIR) took the center stage on the fight to ensure that the affected individuals continued to enjoy all their rights. It focused on ensuring that none of the immigrants faced discrimination due to their religion.

CAIR has several chapters catering to the needs of Muslims across America. Another group focusing on Muslim communities is the CUNY CLEAR. The organization provides legal representation and rights training to members of the community who are targeted by law enforcement officers.

Following the arrest, the court awarded the duo $3.75 million that they used to establish the charity organization. In addition, Lacey & Larkin Frontera Fund funds groups dedicated to fighting for freedom of speech and civic participation.